The man best known onscreen for his role in "Ghostbusters" has died. 69-year-old actor and director Harold Ramis died from complications from a rare autoimmune disease. He wrote comedy classics like "Caddyshack," "Animal House" and "Groundhog Day." He also starred in several films, perhaps most notably as Dr. Egon Spengler in the 1984 hit "Ghostbusters."

RAMIS: (As Russell Ziskey) I've always been kind of a pacifist. When I was a kid, my father told me, never hit anyone in anger unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it. I don't know what kind of soldier I'm going to make, but I want you guys to know that if we ever get into real heavy combat, I'll be right behind you guys every step of the way.

HOBSON: Harold Ramis' wife, Erica, says he was surrounded by family when he died in Chicago. That's where he got started in comedy as head writer for "Second City Television."